US Bridges

24th Avenue over S Br Black River

Good

Van Buren County, Michigan · 2.0 MI East of CR 215 · Structure no. 000000000010762

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th Avenue over S Br Black River is a wood or timber slab carrying 24th Avenue over S Br Black River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries24th Avenue
CrossesS Br Black River
Location2.0 MI East of CR 215
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.33211, -86.03528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2014)
Projected traffic1,044 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24th Avenue over S Br Black River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th Avenue over S Br Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 24th Avenue over S Br Black River carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 24th Avenue over S Br Black River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 24th Avenue over S Br Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.